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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649,955.54, 974,736.45 and 176,579.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649,955.54, 974,736.45 and 176,579.39 is: 264,815.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649,955.54 : 974,736.45 = 176,579.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649,955.54/974,736.45 = 176,579.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649,955.54x = 974,736.45 × 176,579.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649,955.54x = 172,118,362,878.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,118,362,878.08/649,955.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,815.60

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